A new Associated Press/GFK Poll has President Obama’s approval ratings almost as high as it was when the President was first elected in 2008, and his new ratings are where they were when Mr. Obama announced the killing of Osama bin Laden. Obama’s approval rating stands at 57 percent, the highest since May 2011, when… Continue reading President Obama’s Approval Ratings Highest Since The Killing of Osama bin Laden
Author: Ezra Grant
I'm just tired of the lies and nonsense coming from the GOP, so this is my little contribution to combat the nonsense!
Republicans Are Not Happy – Unemployment Rate Falls Again
The “Patriots” in the Republican party woke up to some bad news today – despite their aggressive efforts to keep the economy down, and despite their obvious attempts to sabotage the middle class, the resilience of the American people cannot be defeated and today, and Republicans learned that the unemployment rate fell to 7.7%. The… Continue reading Republicans Are Not Happy – Unemployment Rate Falls Again
Republican Mitch McConnell Introduced His Own Bill, Then Filibustered His Own Bill
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) may have made United States senate history today when he beat his own legislative baloney, blocking a straight up-or-down vote on a proposal that he, himself, offered for a vote Thursday morning. The bill, which would have taken the debt ceiling gun away from the head of the U.S. economy by requiring a… Continue reading Republican Mitch McConnell Introduced His Own Bill, Then Filibustered His Own Bill
President Obama To Republicans – “I Will Not Play That Game”
President Obama launched a double-pronged appeal in his latest bid to court business leaders, asking a group of CEOs on Wednesday to back him on allowing a tax hike on wealthier Americans and also pushing back against Republican attempts to use the debt ceiling in budget negotiations. He told members of the Business Roundtable that… Continue reading President Obama To Republicans – “I Will Not Play That Game”
Michelle Obama For Senate? She Leads Republican Senator By Double Digits
A brand new poll from Public Policy Polling found that if Michelle Obama decided she wanted to follow the Hillary Clinton route once her husband leaves office in 2016 and go to the Senate, she’d have the upper hand on Mark Kirk. She leads him 51/40 in a hypothetical head to head. Kirk’s approval numbers are… Continue reading Michelle Obama For Senate? She Leads Republican Senator By Double Digits
George Zimmerman Photo – My Only Question Is…
George Zimmerman released this colored photo showing the injuries he allegedly received on the night he killed Trayvon Martin. The photo is an obvious attempt to bolster his Stand Your Ground defense on why he killed the unarmed teenager. My only question here is this: would Mr. Zimmerman be this bloodied if he had mind… Continue reading George Zimmerman Photo – My Only Question Is…
Republicans Released Their “Balanced” Plan – No Taxes On The Rich, Middle Class Pays More
Republicans have decided to release their list of demands. After the president’s plan at a balanced approach to avoid the fiscal cliff was laughed at by Republican House Leader John Boehner, Americans waited with baited breath in anticipation of what Republicans would propose. Well the wait is over and to no one’s surprise, Republicans are still… Continue reading Republicans Released Their “Balanced” Plan – No Taxes On The Rich, Middle Class Pays More
Nancy Pelosi Warns Republicans – Protect The Middle Class Or Democrats Will
Warning that “the clock is ticking,” House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi on Sunday threatened to bring about a House vote on a bill that would extend the Bush-era tax cuts for families making $250,000, but would allow the tax breaks to expire for those above the threshold. The Democratic-controlled Senate already passed its version of… Continue reading Nancy Pelosi Warns Republicans – Protect The Middle Class Or Democrats Will
It’s Almost Official – Hillary Clinton Is Running For President in 2016
At a recent event in Washington featuring a speech by Hillary Clinton, the performance of the Secretary of State and the reception she received from those in attendance were analyzed by David Remnick of The New Yorker, and the conclusion to him was convincing – that Hillary Clinton was running for President of the United… Continue reading It’s Almost Official – Hillary Clinton Is Running For President in 2016
Most Americans Pay Lower Taxes Under Obama Than They Did In The 1980’s
Alan Hicks divides long days between the insurance business he started in the late 1970s and the barbecue restaurant he opened with his sons three years ago. He earned more than $250,000 last year and said taxes took more than 40 percent. What’s worse, in his view, is that others — the wealthy, hiding in… Continue reading Most Americans Pay Lower Taxes Under Obama Than They Did In The 1980’s
Claire McCaskill – Republicans Are “Looking For A Scalp” And Susan Rice Has One.
Missouri Senator Claire McCaskill appeared on Meet The Press today and defended United Nations Ambassador Susan Rice. Asked about Susan Rice and the roadblock Republicans are building to deny her the job of Secretary of State, McCaskill said; “I think it’s terribly unfair what has happened to Susan Rice. “I do not understand for the life… Continue reading Claire McCaskill – Republicans Are “Looking For A Scalp” And Susan Rice Has One.
White House Source – Hillary Clinton Prefers John Kerry Over Susan Rice
A White House source is saying today that if Secretary of State Hillary Clinton were to pick her successor, she wouldn’t choose Ambassador Susan Rice, but would instead go with Senator John Kerry. According to reporter Michael Sneed at theChicago Sun-Times, the source said, “Hillary is not close to Rice, who is tough — but is not the friendliest person. And… Continue reading White House Source – Hillary Clinton Prefers John Kerry Over Susan Rice